Online cake decorating supplies shop

Home bakers, hobby cake makers, small cake businesses and people buying gifts for bakers.

You buy at trade prices and sell at a markup. Bundles such as starter kits and repeat orders for consumables like colours and cases help raise the average order.

• Knowing cake decorating products
• Basic online selling and photography
• Stock and order organisation

• Food colourings, edible glitter and similar items are food products, so check labelling and any council registration rules for what you sell
• Check consumer rules on returns, delivery and product safety for online sellers
• Stock tied up in slow sellers and postage costs on heavy or fragile items can squeeze margins
• Check whether you need permission to store stock at home from your landlord or mortgage lender

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £5,000, depending on how much stock you hold and your website or marketplace set-up. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at £300 to £3,000, depending on your range and customers.

Food colourings, edible glitter and similar items are food products, so check labelling and any council registration rules for what you sell. Also check consumer rules on returns, delivery and product safety for online sellers, and storage permission at home.

Estimates suggest from around 8 hours a week. You will need good knowledge of cake decorating products, basic online selling and photography, and organised stock handling. Watch for slow-selling stock and postage costs on heavy or fragile items.